Maybe you haven’t heard that the contribution deadline has been changed from December 31 to April 15, making a total of 15 ½ months to contribute in a tax year! But don’t wait too long—needy students already enrolled in private schools are depending on timely contributions to scholarship organizations in order to stay in school.

6.You are making a big impact in the life of a child

Many students are at a private school because of the sacrifices their parents have made. But sometimes that isn’t enough; sometimes outside help is needed to keep kids in a private school. What a difference it makes for a child to be enrolled in a quality private school that meets their specific needs and is not a “cookie cutter” institution.

5.You have the ability to aid the neediest student

Maybe you don’t personally know a student at a private school who needs help. That’s no excuse! Fill out the form and put “a needy student” in the appropriate spot. TOPS for Kids has a scholarship committee that will make sure the money gets to a worthy student.

4.You can give a specific amount of your tax dollars to aid a student

Perhaps you aren’t aware of how much you can donate. If you are single, you can donate the first $1053 that you owe in state tax. Couples can donate up to $2,106!

3.You can give to multiple tax credits

You can give to multiple tax credits (public school, working poor and private school) and still get the credit, as long as it does not exceed their tax liability.

2.You help the state financially

Actually, you help save the state millions of dollars because less is spent on educating a child in a private school.

1. Your donation can be an aid to others

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